This was one of the best guided tours we have ever taken. Shinju did an excellent job preparing a perfect day in Kagoshima. He emailed questions to us weeks before our arrival, so he could craft the perfect day of sightseeing for our family. We were picked up at the port right next to our cruise ship. He had a sin with our name to make it easy to find him. We had a very clean van and a professional driver plus Shinju our guide. We visited the local Aquarium which features many local varieties of sea life. Highlights include the whale shark, dolphins and seals. We also visited Sengan-En garden and residence. This is a beautiful garden and historical residence originally built in the 17th century. This area has beautiful views of volcano SakuraJima across the bay. We also got an opportunity to dress in traditional Samurai armor and have our portraits taken by a professional photographer. We then enjoyed a wonderful Shabu-Shabu lunch prepared at the garden restaurant while enjoying views of the volcano. This day was only possible because of the preparation of our guide Shinju Ishii. He was very friendly, spoke excellent English and taught us many details about the local history and culture. Highly recommend this private guided tour if your are visiting Kagoshima.

We only really wanted to visit Nagaro the Scarecrow village & we're worried we'd miss the bus. But this whole trip was amazing & well worth the cost. Our driver Higashi was absolutely wonderful. He took us to lots of different places, didn't rush us or hurry us along and made sure we were happy & comfortable the whole time. A lot of the roads are extremely narrow & you really have to know where you're going so driving ourselves would have been nearly impossible. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who wants to enjoy the Iya Valley.

Fantastic tour of all of the major Tokyo sites, including history, religious and cultural insights. Just book it, you will love it!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Mrs. Yoko Nakata as our guide for a six-hour tour in Nikko, Japan, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! From start to finish, she was knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly attentive to our group’s interests and needs. Mrs. Yoko’s deep understanding of Nikko’s history, culture, and landmarks truly brought every site to life. She guided us through the stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites with fascinating stories and insights, making sure we fully appreciated the significance of each place. Her recommendations were spot-on, ensuring we saw the highlights while also experiencing some hidden gems away from the crowds. Beyond her expertise, Mrs. Yoko’s warmth and kindness made our tour even more enjoyable. She was patient, accommodating, and always made sure we were comfortable, making the experience feel like we were exploring with a friend rather than just a guide. Her passion for Nikko was evident, and it made us appreciate the beauty of the region even more. If you’re looking for an exceptional guide in Nikko, Mrs. Yoko Nakata is the one to ask for! We highly recommend her and are truly grateful for the unforgettable memories she helped create. Thank you, Mrs. Yoko!

We had a wonderful experience with Mr. Kona. He took us various locations in Tokyo, Japan. We got to see, Tsukiji Fish Market , Asakusa, Senso-ji Temple and view Tokyo Skytree, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Harajuku Takeshita Street, Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Mr. Kona was very patient and respectful. We had an amazing time. Highly recommended.

Yoshi was amazing! So knowledgeable, friendly and prepared. Even the rain and snow couldn’t stop the show. 11/10 can’t recommend enough, and Yoshi was fantastic

Very knowledgeable guide. She knew all the best places to go. I would highly recommend Motoka for any Tokyo tour without hesitation

Nori was an excellent and friendly tour guide . It was lovely to see more of the rural areas of Kochi. Thank you Nori for an enjoyable day and for help with translation at a Japanese pharmacy for my daughter

Our first day in Tokyo was truly unforgettable with Bruce Sugano, our expert tour guide, leading the way. This trip was for my son's 9th year birthday celebration and for sure is one for the books thanks to our knowledgeable guide. Thanks Bruce!!!

Yuji is a fantastic tour guide who took care of us and was a great tour guide. We had a great time and Yuji shared his passion for the area, multiple shrines, and history in these areas.

Our tour guide had terrible time management skills, no apparent plan and insufficient knowledge of the transportation within the park. The initial cost of the tour( for two people) was $539.88 just for the “tour”. Our transportation round trip from Tokyo as well as the many cab rides within the park were an additional fee. Most of the day was “ hurry up and wait”. Lunch was at an “authentic” Japanese restaurant he found on his phone when we were in a cab looking for something to do. We only visited one lake in the “Five Lakes Tour” and it was disappointing. The water down and we walked around the lake for only a brief time as our guide was anxious to take us to a touristy coffee shop where we spent the last 90 minutes of the tour listening to his history of the Samurai. The highlight of the day was a clear, beautiful view of Mt. Fugi- for which we were most grateful.

This was the best 4 hr experience. Nobby-San, our guide was fantastic and very flexible and attentive to our needs. We took the tour on day 1 in Tokyo. We wanted to see some major sights as well as get oriented to the train system and identify “go back” spots. This turned out to be perfect for what we wanted as our forward itinerary wasn’t planned (on purpose). Highly recommend this and highly recommend Nobuo, our guide.

Yoshi was an utter delight : ) Shared interesting history and context to these key important sites of Kanazawa and how they shaped Kanazawa. It was a super interesting introduction to the city. We had quite a cold rainy day but he taught us how to use/hop on the buses (very easy) to get around. Loved our well balanced choice of garden, Geisha Teahouse district, Castle... then a sublime ending in Kenroku-en Inner Garden Teahouse. He was adorable fella - we didn't want our day with him to end!!

Kenzo-san was an awesome tour guide and was able to show us great highlights of Tokyo. We already expected Tokyo to have amazing urban areas, but he brought us to beautiful pockets of nature we never would've found on our own.

We loved this tour so much! Yoshi was so thoughtful and shared with us the history of Kanazawa. He is an expert and we enjoyed him sharing his expertise on the city, the castle and the Kenrokuen Garden. We had a wonderful time! If you are coming to Kanazawa, this is a great tour to do on the first day you are here to have a better understanding how the city was created, the architecture and places to visit.